Sydney

 Next stop on my journey was the highly acclaimed city of Sydney.  After all the positive stories I heard about the place, and being relatively in the neighbourhood, I thought it would be a good idea to spend a couple of days there.

But then a fire broke out, and what a fire. It was all over the news so no need to get into details here, but it even had an (understandable) effect on the always so laidback locals.

Needless to say, Sydney isn’t a nice place to visit at the moment but I will come back for sure, to enjoy the city and (a big part of) the rest of the country.

Bora Bora

After my 5500 mile roadtrip through the United States I needed a rest, so I went…..to paradise. 

Pictures simply do not do justice to this place, especially if you opt for an Over-Water Bungalow at the Four Seasons Resort. I never slept that well since I was a baby.

Sure, I had some nice dinners, discovered the Lagoon by catamaran and went to the gym a couple of times, but to be honest I didn’t do much at all, and I loved it.

 
It simply is the most relaxing place on earth and it has been a real privilege to spend a week there.

Coast to Coast (4/4)

Back in familiar territories, with the last stint of my fantastic roadtrip: from Las Vegas through Death Valley to the City of Angels. Technically that concluded my coast to coast voyage but there is always more to see and to do so I quickly drove up the Pacific Coast Highway.

Of course I had to stop for a day on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. After Indianapolis another legendary circuit where I got a chance to further improve on my driving skills thanks to the wonderful people of Hooked on Driving.

Then again, after the woods, the plains and the deserts once again the ocean accompanied me to the next destination. And what a destination: San Francisco. Although I have been there before, every visit is very much enjoyable and completely worth it.

And then finally, the last straight towards the end of this trip: Seattle. Not just the Space Needle but the whole vibe of that city makes it a great place to end this unforgettable journey.

It really was a dream come true, crossing the US from one side to the other. I didn’t mention half the things I did (hotels, restaurants, museums) and I didn’t do half the things I wanted to. But I will come back for them, but for now, time to relax (and not drive a single mile) on Bora Bora……..

Coast to Coast (part 3)

A roadtrip from New Orleans to Las Vegas was on the agenda this week, another wonderful experience on endless pieces of tarmac through different landscapes and fabulous cities.

With highlights as the amazing Grand Canyon and crazy Las Vegas, It was another eventful week but I have to say I enjoyed all the lesser known locations just as well. This is America at its best. It really gives an idea of the vastness of this country.

Miles and miles of nothing, and after every stop I felt I didn’t stayed long enough. It’s like crossing an ocean but then on land. Time to think, and then more time to think. Time to listen to some great music, time to listen to the sound of a howling V8. Awesome…..

Coast to Coast (part 2)

After visiting Washington finally a bit of driving to do towards my next destination: Chicago. 700 miles to get a real feeling of what my rent-a-car can do.

It was my first time in The Windy City, and although I didn’t stay long, I enjoyed it a lot. I quickly had to be on my way southbound for an On Track Experience at the Brickyard, aka the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  The Single Seater drive was fantastic but Two Seater was really awesome. What a breathtaking experience.

Then again a nice bit of driving going through St. Louis (I had to see the Gateway Arch), Memphis (Graceland) and finally New Orleans. Not just a drive along the mighty Mississippi, but also a drive from the Blues and the Soul towards the Jazz.

As a music lover this was a truly unforgettable road trip, visiting great cities, meeting wonderful people and hearing fantastic music.